Chemistry Analyst in Elstree

Kedrion Biopharma is recruiting for a Chemistry Analyst to join the Quality Department at our Elstree, Hertfordshire site. This role offers the opportunity to work within a Quality Laboratory environment, supporting routine analytical testing and quality activities in line with established procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

As a Chemistry Analyst, you will play an important role within the Quality Laboratory team, carrying out laboratory testing, supporting documentation activities, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the department. This position would suit someone with hands-on laboratory experience who is comfortable working to defined procedures and quality standards, and who is keen to continue developing their skills within a regulated environment.

Experience working in a laboratory setting is essential; this may have been gained through academic study, university research projects, industrial placements, or early professional experience. We particularly welcome applications from candidates at the beginning of their careers who are looking to build strong foundations in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. Familiarity with pipettes and UV equipment would also be beneficial.

Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.

• To perform a wide variety of testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
• Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
• To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
• To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
• To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained. Perform system suitability checks where required.
• To assist with the calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
• Ensure good stock control.
• To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).
• To make recommendations for documentation revision.
• Undertaking administrative activities.
• To organise own assigned working activities. To be responsible for reporting issues or delays to next line management.
• To perform any other aspects of laboratory testing and support the objectives of the department as required.
• Assist in projects as and when required (including but not limited to; testing of samples, preparation of components, reporting of results, etc.)

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or Biochemistry.
• Computer literate – competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
• Communication skills – Able to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers, peers and clients.
• Practical laboratory skills.
• Understanding of GMP/GLP.
• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and ability to revise and write new procedures.
• Knowledge of stock control and budgeting in own area.
• Experience using analytical equipment and pipettes.
• Experience writing reports.
• Able to work effectively with others.

In return we offer ongoing training and career opportunities, pension, life insurance, on-site parking, employee assistance programme, virtual GP, cycle to work scheme, subsidised canteen, employee discounts and cash back, family friendly policies, and an employee recognition programme.

Kedrion Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Italy dedicated to collecting and fractionating blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapies worldwide. These treatments help manage and prevent rare, ultra-rare, and debilitating conditions, including Coagulation and Neurological Disorders, Immunodeficiencies, and Rh sensitization.

The Kedrion group has numerous legacies within its brand; your employer will be Bio Products Laboratory Ltd, doing business as Kedrion Biopharma UK. Our plant is based in Elstree and counts nearly 1000 colleagues across various departments.

Please apply today for immediate consideration!